Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"we're a long way away, and--I don't want to cut you off, but--I come from a position that says, okay, here's A, there's B; What's the difference between A and B?"

"And right now, with the attention that's given to the Coast Guard--and I congratulate you, Admiral Papp, for your ascending to the leadership of the Coast Guard; you've earned it."

"defending ourselves at home from terrorism is not really less important than defending ourselves in far distant places for our security"

"We have great respect and admiration for Senator Hutchison, and part of the admiration is her grace and her willingness----"